Private foundation · EIN 95-4831881 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joanne Marie and Marcel George Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $251K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$251K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.8M

How to apply

Letter of request is sufficient. Must include specific amount requested, purpose of use, background and references of requesting entity. Contact: Carol George Stewart, 630 N Tigertail Rd Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Ca, 3104723552, CGLOSANGELES@AOL.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Mary's Academy-Scholarship FundIngelwood, CAAssist organization$25K
USC Caruso Catholic CenterLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$25K
Verbum Dei High SchoolLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$25K
USC LibrariesLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$20K
USC Thorton School of MusicLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$20K
Gary Sinise FoundationWoodland Hills, CAAssist organization$15K
Exceptional Children's FoundationCulver City, CAAssist organization$13K
Canine Companions for IndependenceOceanside, CAAssist organization$12K
St Johns Health Ctr FoundationSanta Monica, CAAssist organization$10K
National Disaster Search Dog FndtnSanta Paula, CAAssist organization$7,700
Good Shephard Ctr for Homeless WmLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$7,000
Love on 4 PawsRancho Palos Verdes, CAAssist organization$7,000
St Anne's Family ServicesLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$7,000
LA County Fire Dept FoundationLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$5,000
Los Angeles Police FoundationLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$5,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern CaLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$5,000
St Vincent Meals on WheelsLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$5,000
Guide Dogs for the BlindLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$4,000
Lange FoundationLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$4,000
Sisters of St Joseph CarondeletLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$4,000
SPCA LALos Angeles, CAAssist organization$3,500
Alzheimer's of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$3,000
Disabled American Veternans Chapter 5Los Angeles, CAAssist organization$3,000
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$3,000
Sisters of Social ServiceEncino, CAAssist organization$3,000
Assistance League of Conejo ValleyLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$2,000
Together in MissionLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$2,000
St Martin of Tours Catholic ChurchLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$1,500
The Roar FoundationActon, CAAssist organization$1,500
Actors & Others for AnimalsNorth Hollywood, CAAssist organization$1,000
Los Angeles Mission -Anne DouglasLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$1,000
Mission Doctors AssociationLos Angeles, CAAssist organization$1,000

About this foundation

Joanne Marie and Marcel George Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Marcel George, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Joanne Marie and Marcel George Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter of request is sufficient. Must include specific amount requested, purpose of use, background and references of requesting entity. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Joanne Marie and Marcel George Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $251K across 32 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Joanne Marie and Marcel George Foundation give?

California (32 grants), per its latest filing.

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